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Timi Gustafson RD
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Monthly Archives: May 2009
Dining Out – Food in the Fast Lane
Fast food is part of our modern lifestyle. Available everywhere and conveniently accessible via drive-throughs, there is no simpler way to get food in a hurry. In essence, you buy a pre-packaged, one-course meal. There is plenty of choice, from […] Read more »
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Dining Out – Doin’ It Deli Style
Classic deli items, such as sandwiches, ready-to-eat meats, cheeses, pasta, and salads, make reasonably healthful meals without the effort of preparation. For sandwiches, choose freshly baked nutritional breads, preferably whole grain, and wheat varieties. Focaccia and Croissants are much higher in […] Read more »
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Dining Out – The All American Diner
Once you could count on finding them, dependable as lighthouses along the great roads of America – Hwy 61, Route 66, Pacific 1 – bedecked in chrome detailing and neon lights. Milkshakes and malts, lifetime friendships nurtured over coffee in […] Read more »
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Fruit Drinks, a Cause For Concern?
Dear Timi, My kids have discovered they like fruit drinks made at home from scratch. It’s all fresh fruit they are getting, so it’s supposed to be healthy, right? Should I be happy or worried? Dear Reader, Daily servings of […] Read more »
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What You Should Know About Seafood
As a dietitian, I recommend eating fresh fish at least once a week. Less than half of all Americans eat fish on a regular basis, and if they do, it’s usually at restaurants. This is unfortunate, since fish has significant […] Read more »
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Know Your Body Mass Index (BMI)
The Body Mass Index ( BMI) is a formula commonly used by health care professionals to assess weight related risks, such as heart disease, hypertension, diabetes and certain types of cancer. It is only a guideline and may not apply to […] Read more »
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Comparing Apples and Pears, Body Shapes Differ Considerably
What shape are you in? Extra fat is mostly stored in two places: The stomach area or the hips. Accordingly, there are two body types, sometimes referred to as “apple” and “pear.” There is a simple way to find out […] Read more »
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Food Label Literacy
Read it before you eat it! Food Manufacturers are required by law to disclose certain information about their products through standardized Nutrition Facts panels. Although we see them every day, not everyone would agree that they are easy to understand. […] Read more »
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Food Label Literacy
(Continued) About ingredients Ingredient lists work like recipes. They tell you what went into the food container. All ingredients are named in the order of their weight, the largest amounts listed first. Food manufacturers include additional information about the source […] Read more »
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